News : Investments

Investments, Property

Population growth favours REITs

The domestic property market has become more attractive for investors in the wake of Australia’s current growing population.

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Australian Shares, International Shares, Investments

Concentration risk an ongoing reality

Investors in the ASX and US market that cluster around a few key stocks are facing increased concentration risk while overlooking other drivers of return.

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International Shares, Investments

State of US market still shaky

US market, US shares, tariffs, Axa Investment Managers, Chris Iggo

The improved state of the US market is not a sure sign it is in a stable position as shares remain expensive and investors are questioning the impact of the recently announced tariff policy.

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Australian Shares, Investments

Interest rate cuts likely this year

Interest rate, Australian Shareholders’ Association, Plato Investment Management, Don Hamson, dividends

The Australian economy has been forecast to experience at least two official interest rate cuts before the end of 2025.

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International Shares, Investments

Drop in US/China tariffs boosts Nasdaq

US tariffs, Nasdaq, S&P 500, Global X, Billy Leung, ETF, Global X FANG+, exchanged-traded fund

The reduction in tariffs between the US and China has triggered a significant rally in the Nasdaq Composite Index and the S&P 500.

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International Shares, Investments

Europe becoming more attractive

Europe, Axa Investment Managers, Chris Iggo, artificial intelligence, AI, US shares, technology stocks

Government policy and an overheated technology sector have made the US market less attractive at the same time as Europe enters a period of market growth and stability.

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Australian Shares, Investments

LICs can be better for income seekers

Listed investment companies have the ability to produce more optimal outcomes for individuals wanting their portfolio to deliver income.

Listed investment companies have the ability to produce more optimal outcomes for individuals wanting their portfolio to deliver income.

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ASIC, Australian Shares, Investments

Regulators demand ASX action

Australian Securities Exchange, ASX, CHESS system, RBA, ASX Clear Pty Limited, ASX Settlement Pty Ltd, Michele Bullock, ASIC,  Joe Longo, Reserve Bank of Australia,

The RBA and ASIC have publicly reprimanded the ASX over a critical system failure last year, calling for more action to prevent a reoccurrence in the future.

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International Shares, Investments

Investment opportunities reside within Asia

China, Japan, India, Fidelity International, Amit Goel, George Efstathopoulos,

Investment opportunities are presenting themselves in China, Japan and India as a result of economic and industrial developments.

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ETFs, Investments

New Global X currency-hedged gold ETF

Global X has launched a new gold bullion currency-hedged exchange-traded fund on the ASX today, expanding its range of ETFs to 42.

Global X has launched a new gold bullion currency-hedged exchange-traded fund on the ASX today, expanding its range of ETFs to 42.

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